Yukoners looking for firewood or timber in the Haines Junction area have a new online resource. The Government of Yukon launched a Forest Sector Overview tool on May 26, 2026, with interactive maps, timber harvest plans, and five-year projections. The site is designed to help both commercial harvesters and residents who need personal-use firewood permits.
The tool includes information on four new timber harvest projects announced earlier this year, two of which are near Haines Junction: Bear Creek II and the Silver City Community Fuel Abatement. Together, these four projects provide about 64,000 cubic metres of wood for commercial harvesters. According to the government, the new online resource makes it easier to find permit details, see approved harvest areas, and track upcoming opportunities.
The Bear Creek II timber harvest plan is located 20 kilometres west of Haines Junction, covering about 250 hectares and yielding an estimated 12,222 cubic metres of wood. The Haines Junction district holds the majority of permitted timber in the territory, with over 96,000 cubic metres currently permitted across Yukon. More than 70 businesses harvest and sell wood to Yukoners and businesses throughout the territory.
Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, Ted Laking, oversees the Forest Management Branch, which is responsible for timber harvesting. The Yukon Wood Products Association represents many of the commercial harvesters, millers, and firewood sellers in the region.
The new tool follows the government’s push to expand timber harvesting opportunities and improve wood supply planning. Residents can view the harvest plans and maps on the government website.
